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Each person must bear the weaknesses of others. Who is perfect? Who can boast that he has kept his heart undefiled? Hence, we are all sick, and whoever condemns his brother does not perceive that he himself is sick, because a sick person does not condemn another sick person. Elder Ephraim of Philothoeu, counsels from the Holy Mountain
"Who covers his chambers with waters; who makes the clouds his chariot; who walks on the wings of the wind." (Psalm 104, the psalm of creation)
The most powerful prayer - The Ascetic Experience
The Holy Fathers say that the most powerful prayer is “pure” prayer, that is, prayer that is unencumbered and undistracted by thoughts. The prayer that best lends itself to becoming pure prayer is the so-called “Jesus Prayer”: “Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me”. This facility comes from it having the Name of Jesus, which itself is a source of divine energy, or grace; from its brevity, which allows it to easily be retained by the mind... #Church #Art #Photography #Orthodoxy #Prayer #Portrait
Orthodoxy and Animals
There is a story told of St Kevin of Glendalough. Standing at prayer in a traditional Celtic monastic position with his arms outstretched in...
Pray for any orthodox brother - The Ascetic Experience
Do not let pass any opportunity to pray for anyone, either at his request or at the request of his relatives, friends, of those who esteem him, or of his acquaintances. The Lord looks favorably upon the prayer of our love, and upon our boldness before Ηim. Besides this, prayer for others is very beneficial to the one himself who prays for others; it purifies the heart, strengthens faith and hope in God, and enkindles our love for God and our neighbor. When praying, say thus: ‘Lord, it is poss...
No one ever came to God because a Christian scolded them - The Ascetic Experience
No one ever came to God because a Christian scolded them but by revealing divine grace through personal example. A newly baptized man is congratulated by the priest. Related Portfolio Items:About Marriage: One of the most important blessings in…No one is able to know the Mind of GodThe way that you throw them can smash headsChristian MoralsA Christian’s light can’t be hiddenThe heart of the Christian Faith
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monk, mount athos 'agio oros' (note cat doing what cats always do)